CDI3-SCISIM
  • 1. Which of the following is a primary purpose of an investigative interview?
A) . To intimidate the suspect
B) . To conduct a surprise raid
C) . To immediately obtain a confession
D) To gather accurate information and clarify facts
  • 2. Which method of interview involves open-ended questions to encourage the subject
A) Leading questioning
B) Direct questioning
C) Rapid-fire questioning
D) Cognitive interviewing
  • 3. Which type of interrogation method relies on psychological strategies rather than
A) Physical intimidation
B) Forceful confrontation
C) Covert surveillance
D) Reid technique
  • 4. In an admission, a person acknowledges:
A) The entire criminal act
B) Facts that may indicate involvement but not the full criminal liability
C) Only the elements of the crime
D) Their innocence
  • 5. Which of the following is required for a confession to be admissible in court?
A) It must be made in front of the media
B) It must be voluntarily made
C) It must be coerced under pressure
D) It must be made to any person
  • 6. Which of the following statements about dying declarations is true?
A) They are only valid if the declarant survives
B) They must be notarized
C) They are admissible even without corroboration if the declarant believes death is imminent
D) They are inadmissible unless a judge witnesses them
  • 7. An independent relevant statement is:
A) . A statement made to the police immediately after arrest
B) A statement made to influence another witness
C) . A statement that independently proves facts of the case
D) A confession made under duress
  • 8. Which of the following is a method used in interrogation to detect deception?
A) Passive observation
B) Note-taking
C) Open-ended narrative
D) Polygraph testing
  • 9. Which principle underlies the validity of a voluntary confession?
A) Presence of media witnesses
B) Intimidation by authorities
C) Immediate police confrontation
D) Absence of threats, inducement, or coercion
  • 10. The type of interview that seeks to establish a timeline of events is:
A) Narrative
B) Cognitive
C) Informal
D) Structured
  • 11. Which of the following is NOT a legal requirement for a confession?
A) . It must be voluntary
B) It must include a public apology
C) It must be made knowingly and intelligently
D) The suspect must be informed of their rights
  • 12. The Reid Technique primarily focuses on:
A) Gathering physical evidence
B) Conducting surveillance
C) Encouraging suspects to lie
D) Using confrontation and behavioral analysis to elicit a confession
  • 13. A dying declaration can be admitted without corroboration if:
A) It was written and notarized
B) It was signed in front of police
C) It was recorded on video
D) The declarant was aware death was imminent
  • 14. Which of the following best describes a cognitive interview?
A) Relies on threats to elicit statements
B) Forces the suspect to provide a confession
C) Focuses on witness memory retrieval through context reinstatement
D) Is conducted without asking questions
  • 15. When analyzing an independent relevant statement, investigators should:
A) Use the statement only as hearsay
B) Ignore contradictions
C) Accept the statement at face value
D) Verify the statement independently without coercion
  • 16. Which technique encourages witnesses to reconstruct past events to improve recall accuracy?
A) Confrontational interrogation
B) Leading questions
C) Cognitive interviewing
D) Rapid questioning
  • 17. A confession made after prolonged detention without access to counsel is:
A) Admissible in court
B) Considered independent relevant statement
C) Presumed involuntary and inadmissible
D) Admissible in court
  • 18. The primary purpose of a police interrogation is to:
A) Publicly shame the suspect
B) Elicit the truth from a suspect
C) Obtain evidence through coercion
D) Immediately arrest anyone nearby
  • 19. Which of the following is a legal safeguard to ensure a confession is voluntary?
A) Using physical pressure
B) Advising the suspect of their right to remain silent
C) Threatening the suspect with punishment
D) Conducting the interrogation in private
  • 20. Which is a hallmark of an independent relevant statement?
A) Made voluntarily and without prompting
B) Requires police supervision
C) Given only after a court order
D) Needs corroboration to be valid
  • 21. During an investigative interview, the officer should:
A) Ask leading questions to force answers
B) Interrupt the witness frequently
C) Listen actively and encourage detailed narratives
D) Focus on irrelevant facts
  • 22. Which method of interrogation is structured around behavioral cues and inconsistencies in the suspect’s story?
A) Cognitive interviewing
B) Direct confrontation
C) Passive observation
D) Reid Technique
  • 23. Which factor may render a confession inadmissible?
A) Knowledge of rights
B) . Recording of the confession
C) Threats or promises made by law enforcement
D) Voluntary nature
  • 24. A statement made by a person under the belief that they are about to die is:
A) . A hearsay statement
B) A voluntary confession
C) An admission
D) A dying declaration
  • 25. Which is an example of an open-ended question during an interview?
A) Was the door locked?”
B) Did you see him take the money?”
C) You didn’t hit anyone, right?”
D) Can you describe everything that happened that day?”
  • 26. Which of the following best defines an admission?
A) Statement without any factual basis
B) Complete confession of guilt
C) . An acknowledgment of some facts that may establish a crime but stops short of full guilt
D) Statement by a third party
  • 27. Which of the following is NOT a type of interview?
A) Coercive
B) Cognitive
C) Informational
D) Investigative
  • 28. In applying the principles of dying declaration, one must ensure
A) The statement is recorded immediately
B) The statement is notarized
C) It is read aloud in court
D) The declarant knew death was imminent
  • 29. A confession made to a fellow detainee under threat is:
A) Admissible
B) Automatically valid
C) Inadmissible due to coercion
D) Considered independent relevant statement
  • 30. Which method is most effective for improving witness memory recall?
A) Confrontational interrogation
B) Cognitive interviewing
C) Rapid-fire questioning
D) Leading questions
  • 31. Which principle ensures the reliability of an independent relevant statement?
A) Must involve a police officer
B) Must be made publicly
C) Statement must be voluntary and independent of coercion
D) Must be repeated multiple times
  • 32. . The legal safeguard that a suspect’s statement cannot be used if obtained under
A) Doctrine of independent evidence
B) Miranda rights
C) Rule against hearsay
D) Principle of voluntariness
  • 33. During an interview, which approach helps minimize witness anxiety and improve information accuracy?
A) Repeating questions rapidly
B) Friendly and neutral demeanor
C) Aggressive confrontation
D) Ignoring witness responses
  • 34. Which of the following is an element of a valid confession?
A) Voluntary, knowing, and intelligent
B) Made without awareness of rights
C) Given to a third party only
D) Coerced under threat
  • 35. When analyzing a dying declaration, the investigator should:
A) Treat it as hearsay by default
B) Ignore the timing of the statement
C) Determine if the declarant believed death was imminent
D) Require the presence of legal counsel
  • 36. Which interview method emphasizes reconstructing the context of the event?
A) Rapid questioning
B) Leading questions
C) Cognitive interviewing
D) Coercive interrogation
  • 37. An independent relevant statement can be used in court:
A) Even without the declarant being present
B) Never
C) Only if the declarant testifies
D) Only if it is corroborated
  • 38. Which of the following is the main difference between an admission and a confession?
A) Admission is always false; confession is always true
B) Admission acknowledges some facts; confession acknowledges full criminal responsibility
C) Admission is given in court; confession is private
D) Admission is voluntary; confession is always coerced
  • 39. Which of the following statements is true about dying declarations?
A) . They are inadmissible unless signed
B) They require corroboration
C) They are exceptions to the hearsay rule
D) They must be witnessed by two officers
  • 40. During interrogation, detecting verbal and non-verbal cues is important because:
A) . It can identify deception or inconsistencies
B) It forces a confession
C) It makes the suspect nervous
D) It substitutes for evidence
  • 41. A voluntary statement made without threat, inducement, or promise is classified a
A) Leading question
B) Coerced statement
C) Hearsay
D) . Admission or confession
  • 42. Which is an example of an indirect interrogation method?
A) . Physical intimidation
B) Direct questioning with threats
C) Behavioral analysis of the suspect’s story
D) Forced written confession
  • 43. A statement that helps establish the facts independently of the suspect’s confession is:
A) Hearsay evidence
B) Independent relevant statement
C) Coerced confession
D) Dying declaration
  • 44. Which of the following is critical for admissibility of confessions?
A) Speed of confession
B) Presence of media
C) Prior criminal record
D) Voluntariness and knowledge of rights
  • 45. . Which of the following best represents a structured interview
A) Random questions without structure
B) Surprise questioning
C) Standardized questions asked in a pre-determined order
D) Aggressive interrogation
  • 46. Which of the following is NOT a recognized method of interrogation?
A) Reid technique
B) Cognitive interviewing
C) Public humiliation
D) Polygraph-assisted interview
  • 47. A suspect admits involvement in a crime but denies full responsibility. This is an example of:
A) Admission
B) Coerced statement
C) Hearsay
D) Full confession
  • 48. Which principle justifies admitting a dying declaration even if the declarant is unavailable?
A) The requirement for notarization
B) The need for witnesses
C) The requirement for a judge’s approval
D) The belief that a person is unlikely to lie when facing imminent death
  • 49. Which of the following ensures that a confession is legally obtained?
A) Voluntary, informed, and without coercion
B) Taken secretly with intimidation
C) Taken after threats
D) Taken in a public forum
  • 50. During interview analysis, an investigator should:
A) Ignore inconsistencies
B) Correlate statements with independent evidence for reliability
C) Accept statements at face value
D) Only record confessions, not admissions
  • 51. Which of the following best distinguishes theft from robbery under the Revised Penal Code?
A) Robbery requires prior consent of the victim; theft does not
B) Robbery involves violence or intimidation; theft does not
C) Theft involves intimidation; robbery does not
D) Theft is committed only in commercial establishments; robbery is not
  • 52. Which is a key element of estafa under the RPC?
A) Breaking and entering a house
B) Killing a person to gain property
C) Taking personal property by intimidation
D) Misappropriation or conversion of property through deceit
  • 53. During a criminal investigation, which approach is most appropriate for robbery with serious physical injuries?
A) Interview witnesses only
B) Only review surveillance footage
C) ocus solely on recovering stolen property
D) Forensic and medical examination with crime scene documentation
  • 54. In distinguishing theft from estafa, which factor is critical in investigation?
A) Presence of deceit or fraudulent intent
B) Number of victims
C) The value of the property
D) Whether the property is movable or immovable
  • 55. Which procedure is essential in investigating estafa?
A) Checking fingerprints only
B) . Interviewing neighbors
C) Establishing proof of deceit or misrepresentation
D) Verifying the victim’s prior consent
  • 56. A thief steals a bag from a crowded market. Which investigative approach is most effective?
A) Seizing unrelated evidence in nearby areas
B) Eyewitness identification and CCTV review
C) In-depth financial profiling of the suspect
D) Filing an administrative report
  • 57. What differentiates robbery in a dwelling from robbery in a public place?
A) Use of firearms is prohibited in dwelling robbery
B) Robbery in a dwelling is punishable more severely due to violation of personal security
C) Only dwelling robbery requires victim testimony
D) Public robbery requires prior planning; dwelling does not
  • 58. Which is a legal requirement for confiscating stolen property during investigation?
A) Verbal permission from the suspect
B) Consent from neighbors
C) Court-issued warrant or lawful seizure
D) Public announcement
  • 59. Which stage is most crucial in establishing criminal liability for theft?
A) Recovering the stolen item
B) Establishing prior criminal record
C) Proving motive
D) Proving actual taking without consent
  • 60. When analyzing a robbery scene, investigators should focus primarily on:
A) . The weather during the incident
B) Public opinion
C) The social media accounts of neighbors
D) Physical evidence and witness statements P
  • 61. Under R.A. 10883, carnapping with serious physical injuries is punishable by:
A) Reclusion temporal to death
B) Fine only
C) Community service
D) Imprisonment of 6 months
  • 62. Which of the following is a distinctive element of carnapping?
A) Kidnapping for ransom
B) Taking a motor vehicle with intent to gain
C) Theft of personal jewelry
D) Breaking into a house
  • 63. The essential investigative step in carnapping is
A) . Filing a complaint with barangay officials
B) Ignoring CCTV footage
C) Verifying vehicle ownership and tracing its location
D) . Interviewing neighbors only
  • 64. In an anti-carnapping investigation, which evidence is most vital
A) . Victim’s income record
B) . Vehicle registration and plate number
C) The suspect’s prior unrelated offenses
D) Public sentiment
  • 65. What is the difference between carnapping with violence and carnapping without violence?
A) Use of physical harm or intimidation during the crime
B) Type of vehicle used
C) Number of suspects involved
D) Location of the vehicle
  • 66. Which approach helps trace the stolen vehicle in anti-carnapping cases
A) Forensic analysis of tire marks
B) nterviewing unrelated witnesses
C) Reviewing traffic camera footage and GPS tracking
D) Seizing property in nearby towns
  • 67. P.D. 1612 “Anti-Fencing” law primarily addresses
A) Theft of livestock only
B) Selling stolen goods knowingly
C) . Kidnapping for ransom
D) Forgery of documents
  • 68. nvestigators suspect a person of selling a stolen vehicle knowingly. Which law applies?
A) . R.A. 9160
B) . R.A. 6539
C) P.D. 1612
D) R.A. 9208
  • 69. In analyzing a carnapping case, the chain of custody of evidence is essential to:
A) Ensure the admissibility of recovered vehicle in court
B) Protect suspect’s rights
C) Reduce police workload
D) . Increase public awareness
  • 70. Which investigative method best aids prevention of vehicle theft
A) Random public announcements
B) Conducting surprise inspections only in schools
C) Asking the media to report thefts
D) . Surveillance and monitoring of known “hot spots
  • 71. Which is a core element of human trafficking
A) . Force, coercion, or deception for exploitation
B) Simple kidnapping without intent
C) Illegal importation of goods
D) Theft of property
  • 72. R.A. 10364 (Expanded Anti-Rape Law) strengthens protection of:
A) Vehicle owners
B) Minors and women in trafficking-related sexual exploitation
C) Private property owners
D) Bank account holders
  • 73. In human trafficking cases, first investigative step is:
A) . Search unrelated areas
B) Arrest suspects immediately without plan
C) . Locate and rescue victims safely
D) Ignore digital evidence
  • 74. Investigating a suspected trafficking operation, the investigator should
A) . Ignore online communication records
B) . Avoid interviewing victims
C) . Trace recruitment, transport, and exploitation stages
D) . Focus solely on financial transactions
  • 75. Which law addresses the prevention of child exploitation in trafficking
A) P.D. 1612
B) . R.A. 9160
C) . R.A. 9208
D) . R.A. 6539
  • 76. Key investigative approach in human trafficking involves
A) Public announcements only
B) Filing reports without rescue operations
C) . Coordinating with social welfare agencies and local authorities
D) . Ignoring forensic digital evidence
  • 77. Which is a red flag in money laundering related to trafficking
A) . Unusually large or frequent money transfers from unknown sources
B) Owning a private vehicle
C) Small personal spending
D) Attending community events
  • 78. Investigators analyzing digital communication in trafficking cases focus on
A) . Ignoring online chats
B) Publicly disclosing personal data
C) Monitoring unrelated social media
D) . Identifying recruiters, victims, and financial transactions
  • 79. The expanded law on human trafficking (R.A. 11862) covers:
A) . Prevention of trafficking in persons, especially women and children
B) Financial fraud
C) . Vehicle carnapping
D) . Only property theft
  • 80. In analyzing trafficking cases, investigators apply which Bloom’s level
A) . Understanding and analyzing patterns of recruitment and exploitation
B) Recording weather data
C) . Memorizing names only
D) Ignoring financial evidence
  • 81. Which is the first stage of money laundering
A) Integration – using money for business investment
B) Layering – separating illicit funds from origin
C) . Recovery – reporting to authorities
D) . Placement – introducing illicit funds into the financial system
  • 82. Which stage of money laundering involves complex transactions to conceal
A) Exploitation
B) Layering
C) Placement
D) Integration
  • 83. Integration stage in money laundering means
A) No financial movement occurs
B) Money is stolen physically
C) Money appears legitimate for investment or business
D) Assets are seized by authorities
  • 84. Which law governs Anti-Money Laundering in the Philippines
A) . RA 6539
B) . RA 9160
C) . RA 9208
D) . PD 1612
  • 85. When analyzing suspicious financial transactions, investigators are applying which Bloom’s level?
A) Remembering
B) Repeating reports
C) Memorizing laws only
D) Analyzing
  • 86. RA 10927 amends which law
A) RA 10364 – Expanded Anti-Rape
B) . RA 9208 – Human Trafficking
C) . RA 6539 – Anti-Carnapping
D) . RA 9160 – Anti-Money Laundering Act
  • 87. Investigators use bank records and transaction monitoring in which stage of money laundering?
A) . Placement and layering
B) Integration only
C) Recovery only
D) None of the above
  • 88. Which method is critical for applying AML laws
A) Customer Due Diligence (CDD) and reporting of suspicious transactions
B) Random inspections of homes
C) Asking media for information
D) Ignoring large transactions
  • 89. Which is a typical red flag for money laundering
A) . Buying groceries with cash
B) Structuring transactions to avoid reporting requirements
C) . Routine payroll deposits
D) Small daily purchases
  • 90. Investigating money laundering linked to trafficking requires
A) Confiscating property randomly
B) Ignoring financial flows
C) Memorizing case files only
D) Tracing illicit money, linking to suspects, and analyzing transaction patterns
  • 91. A suspect is involved in carnapping, trafficking, and money laundering. Which approach integrates all investigations?
A) . Ignoring digital evidence
B) Multi-agency coordination, evidence tracing, forensic and financial analysis
C) Filing separate complaints without coordination
D) Interviewing only neighbors
  • 92. When analyzing estafa committed via online platforms, investigators should
A) . Only ask victims for statements
B) Ignore electronic evidence
C) . Examine digital contracts, trace financial transfers, and interview parties involved
D) Seize unrelated property
  • 93. Which evidence type is common to carnapping and trafficking investigations
A) . Only weather records
B) . Random surveillance
C) Only eyewitness statements
D) . Vehicle/asset registration, GPS tracking, financial transactions
  • 94. In evaluating a theft-robbery scenario with money laundering links, what should investigators prioritize?
A) Arresting without warrants
B) Only recovering stolen property
C) Following money trails, linking proceeds to suspects, and recovering property
D) Conducting public surveys
  • 95. What distinguishes a high-level investigator’s approach from a basic investigation?
A) Memorizing laws only
B) . Filing reports without evidence
C) Asking for public opinion
D) Ability to analyze multiple crime patterns, link them to laws, and plan coordinated interventions
  • 96. An integrated analysis of trafficking and money laundering requires
A) . Confiscating vehicles randomly
B) Interviewing unrelated parties
C) . Ignoring financial records
D) Understanding recruitment, exploitation, and fund movement stages
  • 97. Which law is cross-cutting between trafficking and money laundering
A) . RA 6539 – Anti-Carnapping
B) . PD 1612 – Anti-Fencing
C) RPC – Theft provisions only
D) . RA 9160 – AML
  • 98. Investigators need which skill when linking multiple property crimes
A) . Analytical skills to identify patterns, connections, and evidence chains
B) Writing press releases
C) Only memorization of laws
D) Public speaking skills
  • 99. Which is a critical legal principle in investigating multiple property crimes
A) Evidence must be legally obtained to ensure admissibility
B) Arrest without warrant is preferred
C) . Media exposure ensures conviction
D) Public opinion can replace evidence
  • 100. In analyzing all property crimes, anti-carnapping, trafficking, and money laundering, the investigator’s ultimate goal is to:
A) Only arrest suspects
B) Publicize the case
C) Recover property, prosecute offenders, protect victims, and prevent recurrence
D) Only file reports
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